Grammy Winner Trisha Yearwood’s Christmas Tour Arrives at Springfield Symphony Hall
Country music icon Trisha Yearwood embarks on her “Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood: 12 Days of Christmas Tour” this holiday season. The tour will take place at Springfield Symphony Hall on Saturday, with a scheduled performance beginning at 7 p.m.
Tour Details
The tour kicked off in Nashville and includes performances in major cities like Newark, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. It will conclude in Louisville, Kentucky.
Christmas Album Release
Yearwood’s tour coincides with the release of her new holiday album, titled “Christmastime.” This album, produced by Grammy-winning Don Was, features arrangements by the renowned David Campbell. The album includes notable tracks such as:
- “Christmastime Is Here” from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
- Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas”
- “Pure Imagination” from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”
- “Merry Christmas, Valentine,” an original co-written with Garth Brooks
This marks Yearwood’s first solo holiday album since the successful “Christmas Together” with Brooks, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 2016. Her first solo holiday project, “The Sweetest Gift,” initially released in 1994, also achieved Gold certification.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the Springfield performance are available for purchase, ranging from $71.29 to $103.46. Interested attendees can find more information at symphonyhallspringfield.com.
Yearwood’s Creative Journey
Yearwood has expressed her enthusiasm for creating a new Christmas album after nearly a decade. She emphasized that her last solo holiday album was in 1994. The desire for this project stemmed from a long-standing list of Christmas songs she wished to record.
The artist recorded “Christmastime” in July at the Warner Bros. Soundstage, a setting often associated with iconic music. Yearwood’s commitment to embracing the festive spirit during the warm summer months involved decorating and creating a lively atmosphere to inspire the creative process.
Performance Style
Yearwood aims for an intimate concert experience, partnering with local orchestras for each show. This approach enables her to present a traditional symphonic performance while also including a selection of her own songs with orchestral arrangements.
Conclusion
Trisha Yearwood’s holiday tour and album reflect her deep love for Christmas. With a blend of traditional favorites and her original compositions, Yearwood hopes to bring joy and a festive spirit to her audiences this season.
